I have a 2000 Volvo S40 with 80K miles. I was told I have a small leak at variable cam gear-need to replace gear, seals, timing belt and tensioners. Also need to replace rear brake pads and rotors.
One place quoted me between $700-$800 for the timing belt work.
Other places I called quoted me between $700 and $900.
One place though, gave me a quote of $550 and said that the other places are charging for replacing a gear that does not need to be replaced. So I don't know what to believe!
Also with the rotors for the brakes--2 places said they would resurface the rotors. But the others said resurfacing is bad and they will always just replace the rotors.
Again, I don't know what to believe.
One place quoted me between $700-$800 for the timing belt work.
Other places I called quoted me between $700 and $900.
One place though, gave me a quote of $550 and said that the other places are charging for replacing a gear that does not need to be replaced. So I don't know what to believe!
Also with the rotors for the brakes--2 places said they would resurface the rotors. But the others said resurfacing is bad and they will always just replace the rotors.
Again, I don't know what to believe.
Mar 26, 2010 at 9:02 AM
